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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Charleston, WV | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Charleston, WV | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Charleston, WV | No tags | ||||
| Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Charleston, WV | No tags | ||||
| Train | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | Charleston, WV | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Charleston
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 14 hours 21 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 806, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5750 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 806
Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Charleston, WV, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from New York City to Charleston?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Charleston start from R 1 806. The average price for this train route is around R 2 758. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Charleston?
The average train journey time from New York City to Charleston is 14h 21m, covering a distance of 708 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 43m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Charleston route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Charleston?
The earliest train from New York City to Charleston departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 06:40.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from New York City to Charleston, WV, US was searched and found on 30 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 726To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York City to Charleston, WV, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 726 to R 8 150 for a train ticket from New York City to Charleston, WV, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 726, which is on 2026-01-30.
